The Magnificent Hester Prynne Female inferiority is prevalent in Puritan society. However‚ in The Scarlet Letter‚ by Nathaniel Hawthorne‚ Hester Prynne exemplifies the ethics‚ independence‚ and beauty that defy typical feminine standards in the 17th century. Thus‚ Hester becomes a feminist champion in the novel through her exceptional characteristics and her support for Arthur Dimmesdale. To begin‚ Hester Prynne’s good looks‚ talent‚ and untainted principles
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Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne‚ Hester Prynne was a woman who was forced to wear a letter “A” because of the sin that she had committed with Arthur Dimmesdale. This letter throughout the novel opened up to different interpretations‚ and its meaning readily changed. First‚ it symbolized adultery‚ for she had committed an immoral act by having an affair with the pastor‚ Arthur Dimmesdale. Second‚ the letter could be viewed as a symbol of ability‚ because Hester was such a strong woman who put others
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Hawthorne‚ Hester Prynne is isolated from society for adultery and cheating on her unseen husband. Although she is greatly burdened by her sin‚ her punishment illustrates how judgemental society can be to people to who break the social norms. Although Hester Prynne has to live everyday with a constant reminder of her sins―the letter A and her daughter Pearl―the Puritan society continues to punish Hester Prynne. Many of the women do not think her punishment is severe enough and believe Hester“ought to
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community because she commits to adultery. Having to wear the embroidered scarlet letter “A”‚ Hester Prynne experiences shame‚ negative comments‚ and change. Hester Prynne withstands a frightening process‚ through this she transforms her physical appearance and beliefs‚ this can be depicted through her actions. Hawthorne then has Hester Prynne become accepting of her mistake through a violent cleanse. Hester Prynne is portrayed as beautiful‚ young ‚ and pure. Her appearance was said to said to be a perfect
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M. Nunziante Period 3 AP Language Examine the significance of Hester Prynne. In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter‚ Hester Prynne reveals that although society attempts to confine people‚ those with inner strength are able to break free of their restrictive labels. Even though the public shunned Hester and forced her into solitude‚ she still‚ at the end of her “term of confinement”‚ found a way to overcome society’s stereotypes. Hester’s inner strength allowed her to rise above the
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John Proctor and Hester Prynne Similarities In The Scarlet Letter and The Crucible Hester Prynne and John Proctor are similar in their actions to retain their idea of justice stated by their ethics and feelings. Both Hester and Proctor alike tried to restrain the dreadful deeds from progressing any further. Hester admitted that what she committed was wrong and accepted the punishment of being banished from the community of Puritans. However‚ she made the mistake of promising Roger Chillingworth
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In The Scarlet Letter‚ the many townsfolk make assumptions about Hester Prynne. They assume that Hester Prynne is not fit to raise her daughter‚ Pearl‚ the right way. They make these assumptions against Hester because she wears a scarlet letter upon her bosom‚ which stands for adulterer. For example‚ in chapter eight Governor Bellingham brings up the people’s concerns about Hester raising a child. He says‚ “The point hath been much question concerning thee‚ of late. The point hath been weightily
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Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Hester Prynne is labeled as an adulteress throughout the Puritan community. Hester is forced by the Puritans to wear a scarlet letter A on her bosom. In an environment where religion and law are the same‚ Hester becomes the object of the community’s scorn. Although the Puritans punish Hester Prynne‚ causing her to suffer through her isolation‚ ironically‚ she achieves redemption for her sins. The Puritans punish Hester. The fact that she had laid in the bed
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breaking your promise with your husband‚ being shunned by society‚ and disobeying a commandment given by God possibly be good? In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel‚ The Scarlet Letter‚ Hester Prynne the book’s main character‚ was forced to wear a scarlet stitched letter “A” on her chest after she had committed adultery. Although Hester was shamed and shunned by society she was lucky by Puritan standards to not be physically punished or even killed (“Puritan” US). Many adulterers in the Massachusetts Bay Company
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Essay In the Novel‚ “The Scarlet Letter”‚ by Nathaniel Hawthorne‚ Hester is a woman who was punished for committing adultery. The Novel mostly focuses on how she lived and how her life was affected and changed after spending time in prison for her sin. It also focuses on her daughter‚ Pearl and the man she committed her sin with‚ Dimmesdale‚ and how their lives were affected by their sin. This essay will focus on Hester Prynne and her main problem and its resolution. Also how she grows and changes
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